Old Historical Photographs of Rainham Kent Rainham is one of the Medway Towns in North Kent which also includes Gillingham, Chatham and Rochester. More updates and requests for info can be found on the Rainham History Facebook page, click Like to get updates. Rainham has a number of distinct areas such as Parkwood, Wigmore, Rainham Mark, Twydall along with Meresborough and Lower Rainham. The aim of this site is to create an archive of historical information and photos about the history of Rainham, Kent and the surrounding areas.

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The Oast Rainham - Midsummer Kent Beer Festival 2019 - There is now a dedicated Facebook page for the festival - like & follow to get more information

The Beer and Music festival celebrating the Oast's 40th Anniversary takes place at The Oast, Granary Close, Rainham, Kent ME8 7SG directly adjacent to Rainham Kent Station. The festival has been organised by four real ale enthusiasts to raise funds for the Oast centre restoration. More info here Kent beer & music festival in Rainham on 21st and 22nd June 2019

The festival will run from 12 noon to 10:30pm on Friday 21 & Saturday 22 June 2019

Entry price is £4 which includes your festival glass.

Please note that due to the sale of alcohol the festival is strictly over 18s only so children under 18 cannot be admitted. ID may be required

The only beer and music festival held in an original Oast house used for drying hops featuring 40 beers from Kent Breweries as well as Kent ciders!

Friday 21st June 2019

Session from 1200-2230

Saturday 22nd June 2019

Session from 1200 - 2230 or when beer runs out!

 

This photo of Liptons Rainham was taken around 1972. This was the site of the old cinema known as the Bug Hutch. Harris and Bone estate agents were next door. Look atthe prices in the shop window, whisky and gin were both £2.55 a bottle!

 This photo of the VE Day party for children was taken on Thames Ave, Rainham Kent.  The piano was from my house at 1 Thames Ave on the far right is Mr. Heather playing the drums while his son Colin watched on.  My Mum is in the photo walking under the Union Jack.  My brother Brian Spenceley (wearing glasses) is seated just to the right of my Mum and I am to the right of him. 

Many thanks for the Photo supplied by Nora S. Suddarth
 
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